In this week's comments update, readers are choosing their favourites from our round-up of 30 kitchens designed by architects, debating the ethics of lab-grown meat made from human cells and sharing their views on other top stories.
The latest story in our home inspiration series looked at kitchens designed by architects.
Featuring John Pawson's pale lime plaster walls in his own minimalist retreat, emerald-green cabinets in Paris and an all-black kitchen situated under a light chimney, the variety gave commenters a lot to talk about.
"The most important social space in any home is the kitchen island," commented Erich Trumpelstiltskin.
Other commenters were concerned about the practicality of some of the materials chosen. "John Pawson's one is a failure," declared Apsco Radiales. "It should have a full-height backsplash that is easy to keep clean." Egad disagreed. "I have a plaster backsplash in my loft," they said. "I was originally concerned that it would be a problem but turns out after 18(!) years there's been minimal staining."
"Some interesting ideas," continued Apsco Radiales. "One thing I look for in kitchens is a large sink ? none seem to have one here. Makes me wonder if these kitchens are not working kitchens but are just for show."
Dave Spence simply enjoyed browsing: "That was too much fun."
Do you have a favourite architect-designed kitchen" Join the discussion ?
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